EP0136607A3 - Locking mechanism for seat adjuster - Google Patents

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EP0136607A3
EP0136607A3 EP84110993A EP84110993A EP0136607A3 EP 0136607 A3 EP0136607 A3 EP 0136607A3 EP 84110993 A EP84110993 A EP 84110993A EP 84110993 A EP84110993 A EP 84110993A EP 0136607 A3 EP0136607 A3 EP 0136607A3
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locking mechanism
seat adjuster
adjuster
seat
locking
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EP0136607B1 (en
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John Wayne Wiers
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Boeing North American Inc
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Rockwell International Corp
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/02—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable
    • B60N2/22—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable
    • B60N2/2227—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the back-rest being adjustable and provided with braking systems

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Aviation & Aerospace Engineering (AREA)
  • Transportation (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Seats For Vehicles (AREA)
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EP84110993A 1983-10-06 1984-09-14 Locking mechanism for seat adjuster Expired EP0136607B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US539443 1983-10-06
US06/539,443 US4770465A (en) 1983-10-06 1983-10-06 Locking mechanism for seat adjuster

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EP0136607A2 EP0136607A2 (en) 1985-04-10
EP0136607A3 true EP0136607A3 (en) 1986-03-12
EP0136607B1 EP0136607B1 (en) 1989-04-12

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US (1) US4770465A (en)
EP (1) EP0136607B1 (en)
JP (1) JPS6094838A (en)
AU (1) AU578038B2 (en)
BR (1) BR8405059A (en)
CA (1) CA1233106A (en)
DE (2) DE3477649D1 (en)
ES (1) ES290911Y (en)
IE (1) IE55644B1 (en)
MX (1) MX160522A (en)

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JPS6137850U (en) * 1984-08-09 1986-03-08 シロキ工業株式会社 reclining device
US5344215A (en) * 1993-03-10 1994-09-06 Milsco Manufacturing Company Backrest recliner mechanism
US5556165A (en) * 1994-06-17 1996-09-17 Pickles; Joseph Infinitely adjustable linear actuator for vehicle seat
US5582461A (en) * 1994-06-17 1996-12-10 Itt Automotive, Inc. Infinitely adjustable linear actuator
US5607032A (en) * 1995-06-07 1997-03-04 Itt Automotive, Inc. Rotatable shaft lock apparatus
US5634534A (en) * 1996-04-09 1997-06-03 Tachi-S Co., Ltd. Longitudinal locking mechanism for vehicle seat
US6688586B1 (en) * 2001-09-17 2004-02-10 James Moore Integral transverse spring-axle
FR2845953B1 (en) * 2002-10-18 2005-12-16 Cresystem DEVICE FOR LOCKING THE CONFIGURATION OF AN EQUIPMENT SUCH AS A VEHICLE SEAT

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US2292718A (en) * 1939-05-15 1942-08-11 Ryerson & Haynes Inc Seat adjustment structure
US3271071A (en) * 1964-06-22 1966-09-06 Rockwell Standard Co Position adjusters for seat backs
GB1077467A (en) * 1963-08-05 1967-07-26 American Metal Prod Improvements in or relating to control means for a vehicle seat having an angularly adjustable back
US3366416A (en) * 1965-10-04 1968-01-30 Rockwell Standard Co Lock release adjustment clip
DE2301042A1 (en) * 1973-01-10 1974-07-18 Opel Adam Ag DEVICE FOR FASTENING AND LOCKING LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE SEATS OF VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLES
US3876248A (en) * 1973-07-20 1975-04-08 Rockwell International Corp Extendible and contractible seat position adjustor
US3893730A (en) * 1974-08-05 1975-07-08 Lear Siegler Inc Seat positioner
DE2536703A1 (en) * 1975-08-18 1977-03-03 Wilde & Spieth Tool for opening spring bolt of office chair back - has a T-bolt held between spring-loaded plates
FR2454800A1 (en) * 1979-04-24 1980-11-21 Ortopedia Gmbh DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE TILT OF THE BACK OF A WHEELCHAIR, OR THE LIKE
EP0069207A1 (en) * 1981-06-26 1983-01-12 Rockwell International Corporation Seat positioner

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US1963101A (en) * 1929-05-24 1934-06-19 Vacuum Seal Company Inc Container and spring clamp therefor
US2192443A (en) * 1939-03-31 1940-03-05 Illmer Louis Brake lever clutch
US2341465A (en) * 1942-10-30 1944-02-08 Weber Dental Mfg Company Two-way clamp lock for dental chair backs and the like
US2938755A (en) * 1958-01-02 1960-05-31 Plessey Co Ltd Shaft bearings
US2992498A (en) * 1959-03-10 1961-07-18 Bucyrus Erie Co Excavator tooth assembly
DE2817168C3 (en) * 1978-04-20 1982-01-07 Daimler-Benz Ag, 7000 Stuttgart Device for locking for the various positions of a gearbox, in particular for motor vehicles

Patent Citations (10)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2292718A (en) * 1939-05-15 1942-08-11 Ryerson & Haynes Inc Seat adjustment structure
GB1077467A (en) * 1963-08-05 1967-07-26 American Metal Prod Improvements in or relating to control means for a vehicle seat having an angularly adjustable back
US3271071A (en) * 1964-06-22 1966-09-06 Rockwell Standard Co Position adjusters for seat backs
US3366416A (en) * 1965-10-04 1968-01-30 Rockwell Standard Co Lock release adjustment clip
DE2301042A1 (en) * 1973-01-10 1974-07-18 Opel Adam Ag DEVICE FOR FASTENING AND LOCKING LENGTH-ADJUSTABLE SEATS OF VEHICLES, IN PARTICULAR MOTOR VEHICLES
US3876248A (en) * 1973-07-20 1975-04-08 Rockwell International Corp Extendible and contractible seat position adjustor
US3893730A (en) * 1974-08-05 1975-07-08 Lear Siegler Inc Seat positioner
DE2536703A1 (en) * 1975-08-18 1977-03-03 Wilde & Spieth Tool for opening spring bolt of office chair back - has a T-bolt held between spring-loaded plates
FR2454800A1 (en) * 1979-04-24 1980-11-21 Ortopedia Gmbh DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE TILT OF THE BACK OF A WHEELCHAIR, OR THE LIKE
EP0069207A1 (en) * 1981-06-26 1983-01-12 Rockwell International Corporation Seat positioner

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ES290911Y (en) 1986-12-01
EP0136607A2 (en) 1985-04-10
EP0136607B1 (en) 1989-04-12
BR8405059A (en) 1985-08-20
MX160522A (en) 1990-03-15
AU3297384A (en) 1985-04-18
IE842530L (en) 1985-04-06
CA1233106A (en) 1988-02-23
ES290911U (en) 1986-04-16
IE55644B1 (en) 1990-12-05
DE3477649D1 (en) 1989-05-18
AU578038B2 (en) 1988-10-13
US4770465A (en) 1988-09-13
DE136607T1 (en) 1985-09-12
JPS6094838A (en) 1985-05-28

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